This document includes House Committee Amendments incorporated into the bill on Fri, Jan 22, 2021 at 10:11 AM by pflowers.
This document includes House Committee Amendments incorporated into the bill on Fri, Jan 22, 2021 at 2:48 PM by lfindlay.
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING COVID-19

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EFFORTS

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2021 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Raymond P. Ward

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Senate Sponsor: Ann Millner

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8     LONG TITLE
9     General Description:
10          This concurrent resolution recognizes and thanks the individuals who provide accurate
11     data and information to the Legislature, the Governor, and Utah citizens in relation to
12     the spread of COVID-19.
13     Highlighted Provisions:
14          This resolution:
15          ▸     recognizes the widespread threat of COVID-19; and
16          ▸     recognizes the admirable efforts of individuals in Utah's state and local health
17     departments that provide the Legislature, the Governor, and all Utahns with timely
18     and trusted information to address the threat.
19     Special Clauses:
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22     Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
23          WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has threatened the lives and livelihoods of
24     Utahns old and young, healthy and feeble, wealthy and poor, and of every racial, ethnic, and
25     cultural background;
26          WHEREAS, this deadly threat has required the production and dissemination of timely,
27     accurate, and nuanced public health information;

28          WHEREAS, many individuals in the state's Department of Health and 13 county health
29     departments have worked tirelessly to produce, publish, and promote accurate information in a
30     manner that is understandable and practical for preventing the transmission of COVID-19;
31          WHEREAS, these individuals include:
32               •     the state epidemiologist;
32a               Ĥ→ • state and local health department directors; ←Ĥ
33               •     local epidemiologists;
34               •     contact tracers;
35               •     data analysts;
36               •     web designers;
37               •     communication specialists; and
38               •     public information officers;
39          WHEREAS, the provided information has allowed not only public health officials and
40     healthcare providers, but also everyday Utahns, to identify individuals and communities at
41     greatest risk of harm and economic displacement, and take appropriate steps to mitigate the
42     risks; and
43          WHEREAS, the Legislature, the Governor, and county and city officials have used the
44     same information to monitor the spread of COVID-19 and craft appropriate responses to
45     preserve and safeguard the public health and maintain Utah's economy:
46          NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
47     Governor concurring therein, express gratitude and thanks to the many unsung heroes in Utah's
48     state and county health departments who have admirably provided Utahns with timely, trusted
49     information, adding a measure of clarity in very unsettled times.